11 Ways to Sneak Exercise Into Your Day

Reader's Digest EditorsSep 22

[step-list-wrapper title=”” time=””][step-item number=”1.” image_url=”” title=”Put your favorite walking shoes by the door” ] at night so you’ll see them first thing in the morning. They’ll remind you that getting out there is a priority.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”2.” image_url=”” title=”Have a destination in mind.” ] Going to the store, post office, newsstand, or coffee house makes walking seem more purposeful and time-worthy.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”3.” image_url=”” title=”Book walking time on your calendar.” ] Once you’ve booked the time, post adhesive reminder notes on the fridge and doors to spur you on — a technique shown to work in studies.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”4.” image_url=”” title=”Enlist a friend to walk with you.” ] If that’s not possible, to call and ask if you’ve walked. A sense of accountability is one of the best motivators for exercise.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”5.” image_url=”” title=”Find an article of clothing” ] that fit when you weighed 10 percent less or a photo of yourself at the time. Place it on your dresser as an inspirational reminder of your goal.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”6.” image_url=”” title=”Running an errand nearby?” ] Get on your feet instead of in the car.[/step-item]